Chrissie Hynde criticised over rape comments

Singer Chrissie Hynde has been criticised for saying that it can be a woman’s fault if she is raped.

The Pretenders rocker, 63, said she blames herself for being forced to perform sexual acts under the threat of violence.

Aged 21, the star crossed paths with members of one of Ohio’s leather-clad gangs who promised to take her to a party – but instead took her to an empty house, yet she claims to take “full responsibility”.